Aftermarket radio in 08 GP?

[bziggy58]

Hey i have an 08 grand prix base model and want a way to listen to my ipod and i have had no luck with FM transmitters. Anyone know what i will need as far as for removing the stock radio, i was told that security and alot of other stuff runs through the radio. Is this true, will i need some kind of modual or something outside the aftermarket radio that i will need to buy?

 

[E IN v Y]

If you have XM radio or a CD changer you can install an Aux input.
This is what i have and it works great.
Things get tricky when trying to install an aftermarket stereo,
but i know it is doable.

 

[Couch]

if it's a base like mine you'll need an adapter to keep your door chimes, onstar (if u have), etc. etc. otherwise there is a cheaper adapter that works but you lose your chimes and onstar (the way i went. hell ya no door chimes)

only downfall i've found so far is it doesn't save the date on your DIC

 

[Explicit_Spade]

I used a metra model #97-2003 in my car it was $20 at my local audio store for my 2004. I lost door chimes and the date on my dic only.

 

[Couch]

ya metra thats the one i used as well.

 

[bziggy58]

ok yeah i have the base model as well so all i will lose is the door chimes and the date?

 

[Couch]

yes sir.